Many of you will have received letters from the RPA saying that your application for compensation has been successful, or for some, unsuccessful. You should also receive payment and a remittance advice soon. We understand that the RPA will not be able to provide a detailed breakdown of how the payment is calculated.

We are disappointed that the Members of the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) voted in favour of leasing Glenridding Common for a three-year term subject to agreement and signing of the lease. Given that the Federation was the only organisation objecting to this proposal, their decision was hardly surprising.